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DECEMBER 2007 SDCC Minutes, 12/10/07, 7 pm 1. Welcome / Introductions: The meeting was called to order by President Bob Mahon at 7 pm, with self introductions. Robyn Nagle recorded. 2. Minutes 11/12/07: On motion of Mike Taylor, second by Joe Keaveny and unanimously carried, the Minutes from 11/12/07 were approved. 3. Financial Report: Alice Stanley provided an overview of the financial position, noting the new and simplified report format. Karin Hagaman requested that future reports include a balance sheet, and Cheryl Adelstein requested that year to date budget information also be included.
On motion of Arline Webb, second by Gwen LaZard and unanimously carried the financial report was approved. • 2008 (Proposed) Budget: Darcell Braylock distributed a copy of a proposed budget for 2008. Upon review, it was immediately determined that the copy provided was incorrect, and did not reflect the figures adopted by the Financial Committee at the previous meeting.
A budget with the correct figures will be provided to the Board in advance of the January 14th meeting. Bob Mahon requested that Board Members review the budget and provide input and/or questions, to “fine tune” the document in advance.
As well, a cash flow analysis will be included. 4. Executive Director’s Report: Darcell Braylock noted that a copy of the 2008 Board Meeting Schedule was included in the Agenda packet, and advised that she had nothing further to report. Bob Mahon requested that for future board Meetings, a written Executive Director’s report should be included in the Agenda packet. 5. Aldermanic Reports: Frank Williamson, 26th Ward reported on the following: • The Alanson Building is open and running. • A restaurant (Jamaican) will soon be opening in the space formerly occupied by Marion’s Barbeque. • A meeting is scheduled with owner/operator of the Delmar Express market (Hamilton/ Delmar) to address issues relating to liquor sales/ consumption.
In response to a question from Norb Hart regarding follow up on this issue after last month’s Board Meeting, Darcell advised that the issue had been discussed at the Commercial Business District Meeting, and a letter sent to the City (Bob Kraiberg) regarding the conditions of the liquor license. • The upgrade of the Delmar MetroLink station has been delayed, but is due to start any time. Arline Webb inquired if the recent decision in the MetroLink litigation would have any bearing on this project; Alderman Williamson advised that he didn’t think there would be any additional delay as a result. • The Historical Society will have renderings of the modifications to the former Jake’s restaurant in January. • Gwen LaZard inquired about the former car wash; Alderman Williamson advised that there is no action at this time (primarily due to the owner’s high asking price/storage of exercise equipment inside). 6. Other Business: • Nominating Committee Report: Bob Mahon reported that the Committee will be recommending the following slate of officers for approval at the January 14th Board Meeting: Bob Mahon, President; Kate Nash, Vice President; Alice Stanley, Treasurer; and Beth Bender, Secretary. • WinterMarkt: Andy Cross thanked everyone for food donations and volunteer service, and Washington University for musical performers. Overall, sales were down approximately 50% from prior years, but attendance was reasonable given the terrible weather. • 7th District Police Report: Officer Katherine Rund reported that overall crime is down throughout the District, but that the major activity is burglaries. • Washington University Police Department: Robert Himstedt reported that they are aware of the increase in burglaries, and have instituted extra patrols during the holidays. • Per Norb Hart’s request at last month’s meeting, written reports on the commercial Business District Committee meetings will be included in the board Agenda packets. • Arline Webb reported that the Centennial Celebration Committee has met, and is working on events during 2008, including a House Tour on Mother’s Day and a neighborhood celebration on October 11. Any interested individuals and/or organizations are welcome to volunteer/ participate. 7. End of the Year Holiday Celebration: On motion of Joe Keaveny, second by Alice Stanley and unanimously carried, the Board Meeting was adjourned to the end of the year celebration. – Kate Nash, Secretary Our new SDCC Board Members Rachel Boxdorfer Vincent Flewellen Brenda Davis Sean Meara
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, February–March 2008.
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